Overview
Aims of the Viticulture course from Warnborough College
- Choose an appropriate site for a vineyard.
- Simple Soil tests
- Measuring ph
- Water content of soil.
- Choose appropriate grape varieties for different situations.
- Develop criteria to be considered when selecting which grape varieties to grow.
- Devise a procedure to establish a vineyard.
- Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines.
- Specify a procedure for harvest and post-harvest treatment of grapes.
- Formulate marketing strategies for vineyard products.
- Explain the basic principles of wine making.
Programme Structure
Lessons:
- Climate & Soils: Identify suitable climate and soil conditions for vineyard site establishment
- Selecting Grape Varieties: Select and evaluate appropriate grape varieties for different situations.
- Vineyard Establishment: Develop a procedure to establish a vineyard.
- Grapevine Culture Part A (Training & Pruning): Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Training & Pruning Grapevines).
- Grapevine Culture Part B (Weeds, Pests & Diseases): Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Weed, Pest & Disease Control).
- Grapevine Culture Part C (Irrigation & Feeding): Specify the techniques used in the culture of grape vines (Irrigation & Feeding).
- Improving Grape Quality: Explain different ways to ensure or improve grape quality.
- Harvesting & Selling : Specify procedure for harvest and post-harvest treatment and formulate market strategy for vineyard products.
- Wine: Explain the basic principles of wine making.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- You can start the course whenever is convenient for you.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 55 other Short Courses in Agriculture in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
Tuition Fee
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International
395 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
395 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 395 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
Funding
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